Resource Library

The following organizations are just of a few of the many that can provide additional information and resources pertaining to heating and ventilation regulations, codes and other issues.

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)opens in a new tab represents heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors.

Air Diffusion Council (ADC)opens in a new tab trade association for flexible duct manufacturers and suppliers in North America.

Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Instituteopens in a new tab (ARI) is a national trade association representing manufacturers of more than 90% of North American produced central air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment.

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE)opens in a new tab

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)opens in a new tab

The American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE)opens in a new tab serves construction estimators by providing education, fellowship and opportunity for professional development.

Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE)opens in a new tab is the largest, dedicated network in the facility, maintenance and plant operations professions.

Energy Star Programopens in a new tab is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that promotes energy efficient products and practices.

Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI)opens in a new tab is a not-for-profit trade organization dedicated to advancing the science of wholesale distribution in the HVACR industry.

Home Ventilating Instituteopens in a new tab (HVI), which represents a wide range of home ventilating products manufactured by companies in the United States, Canada, Asia, and Europe.

Independent Manufacturers Representatives (AIM/R)opens in a new tab Trade association of independent sales representatives in the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping industry. Membership, newsletter and contact information.

National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)opens in a new tab

NEMAopens in a new tab National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association.

NATEopens in a new tab North American Technician Excellence.

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC)opens in a new tab is an advocate for plumbing, heating and cooling contractors since 1883.

Radiant Panel Association (RPA)opens in a new tab provides information on the world of radiant heating and cooling technology.

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA)opens in a new tab represents mechanical and sheet metal firms, and is responsible for developing technical standards for sheet metal and HVAC fabrication, manufacturing and installation.